Award

IT servers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

24 Mar 2025 at 14:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation required the provision of computer servers, which have been procured via a direct award against the SSSNA Framework. The procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The contract, valued at £55,116, was awarded to Dell Corporation Limited on 26 February 2025. The contract period extends from 24 March 2025 to 23 March 2032. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on computer servers (CPV code: 48822000). The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation (below threshold), and the award notice was published on 24 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, especially those capable of providing high-quality computer servers. Companies that specialise in IT infrastructure and are competitive in terms of pricing and compliance with framework agreements may find this type of procurement process beneficial. While the contract in question has been awarded to a large corporation, there are clear opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete in future tenders, given the suitability considerations for SMEs noted in this procurement process. Businesses looking to grow in the IT sector should closely monitor similar opportunities and prepare their competitive quotations to align with framework requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT servers

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Computer Servers. These have been procured via Direct Award against the SSSNA Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4813a59-a367-45c9-acbf-b393f9f7331b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f363fe1-2eb3-48c4-a658-79a184d97b24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,116 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,116 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

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